Question
Pharmacology Question on Autacoids and their Antagonists
A young female comes to the emergency department after consuming 100 aspirin tablets.What should be the next step in management?
A
N-acetyl cysteine to replenish glutathione stores
B
Pralidoxime
C
Glucagon to control bradycardia and hypoglycemia
D
Give sodium bicarbonate to alkalize urine
Answer
Give sodium bicarbonate to alkalize urine
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Give sodium bicarbonate to alkalize urine